Associate Degree Nursing (Bridge) Admission Checklist

APPLY TO MANHATTAN TECH

Since students are graduating from one program and applying to start another, Manhattan Tech requires a new application and application fee. 

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SEND ADDITIONAL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Send any remaining official transcripts from current and previously attended colleges/universities for which transfer credit is anticipated. 

Transcripts must be official—sent directly from the high school or college to Manhattan Tech. If the institution has the capability, official transcripts can be sent via email to transcripts@manhattantech.edu. Please apply to the college before sending transcripts.

COMPLETE PREREQUISITES (must earn a grade of “C” or higher)

Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology with Lab, English Composition I, Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication, Human Growth and Development, Nutrition, Intermediate Algebra or College Algebra, and General Psychology. Additional information can be found HERE.

SUBMIT IMMUNIZATIONS & REVIEW NURSING ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES

Submit documentation for required immunizations (MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hepatitis B, and COVID) or complete the approved religious or medical exemption process. More Information about immunizations can be found HERE.

Review the Nursing Essential Skills and Functional Abilities. Additional information can be found HERE.

MEET MINIMUM CUMULATIVE Manhattan Tech PRACTICAL NURSING GPA REQUIREMENT

Achieve an overall GPA of at least 2.25 in the first semester of Manhattan Tech's Practical Nursing courses listed below: 

COMPLETE ADMISSION APPLICATION

Fill out and upload the appropriate information on the online selective admission application after completion of all requirements.

Complete the application and upload the appropriate information on the selective admissions application within your applicant status portal after completion of all requirements.

Applicants will need to select “Yes” when asked, “Are you currently enrolled this spring semester in Manhattan Tech's Practical Nursing program?”

COMPLETE NCLEX-PN LICENSING EXAM SUCCESSFULLY & REMAIN IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING

Remain in good academic standing within the college, progress towards graduation, and satisfy all financial obligations with Manhattan Area Technical College. Current PN students, upon graduation, must successfully pass* the NCLEX-PN licensing exam prior to courses beginning in August.

*If a student is admitted and they are not successful, then they will be administratively withdrawn from August ADN courses and will need to reapply once they have successfully completed the NCLEX-PN licensing exam. Students would have to meet the Transfer-In Associate Degree of Nursing Requirements.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all required materials for the application are received by the application deadline date. Reminder calls will not be made if something is missing or does not meet the criteria, and the application may be invalid. The responsibility for a complete and accurate application is the students. Any packets not meeting the above criteria will be reviewed at the discretion of the Director of Nursing Education or designee and based upon program capacity.